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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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